CVE-2015-7556

Name: CVE-2015-7556
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-15T15:15:11.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7556 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. DeleGate 9.9.13 allows local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by the dgcpnod setuid program.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DeleGate 9.9.13 allows local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by the dgcpnod setuid program.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Delegate	Delegate	9.9.13

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/123Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=159Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/123Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vapidlabs.com/advisory.php?v=159Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 15, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7556?

DeleGate 9.9.13 allows local users to gain privileges as demonstrated by the dgcpnod setuid program.

How severe is CVE-2015-7556?

CVE-2015-7556 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7556?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST